“There are too many demons selling prey in Yefar, so Naji can sell cooked food!” Abu immediately thought of the various shops in Yuma City.
“If you are going to sell cooked food, you have to choose the method and location very carefully. But it cannot be too different from the surrounding shops, as it may cause trouble if it’s too eye-catching. It’s better to start with the variety of products…” Compared to Abu, Ji Huan was much more cautious. He knows how bold and courageous this idea is.
“…I….. I…”
The discussion between the three demons was very lively, but the little grey devil didn’t speak. He just stood aside and watched quietly.
Hei Dan also didn’t say anything, he only hugged his uncle’s calf, and his white-ringed eyes, which had been staring back and forth energetically, finally closed, becoming a small black shadow beside Ji Huan’s legs.
The hot spring water dispenser finally took a break.
Even while chatting, Ji Huan did not forget Hei Dan. Upon discovering that Hei Dan was asleep, Ji Huan immediately picked him up and moved the location of their discussion.
Abu and other demons were busy getting dressed, so Ji Huan took out a quilt from the bedroom and folded it carefully before putting it on the table and stuffing Hei Dan in it.
Ji Huan also took out a paper and pen and asked everyone to sit around the dining table. Then they continued to discuss Naji’s stall.
After a long discussion, the prototype of Naji’s future small stall gradually emerged:
The stall would mainly sell monsters, not too many, just a little more than other private stalls; They will also sell some vegetables, just a small handful everyday. These vegetables would naturally be purchased from Ji Huan’s vegetable garden;
They can also occasionally sell a few eggs, eggs are also very popular in Yefar. But unfortunately, the nests of monster birds are at an unreachable height and are very dangerous, and only a few demons can get them occasionally. If they often sell eggs, Naji’s stall will become more unique; And then…
“Let’s sell pumpkins too.” After thinking for a while, Ji Huan finally mentioned the first product that came to his mind that could be sold at Naji’s stall.
“Pumpkins are really delicious, Yefar doesn’t have any at all!” Abu was a bit surprised.
In Yefar, exclusive things are very precious.
Ji Huan raised his eyes to look at Abu before lowering his head to draw a sketch on the paper with his right hand.
Weren’t they discussing before what Naji would sell at his stall? Ji Huan has been recording everything, but Abu and the others are illiterate, so Ji Huan could only draw a sketch every time they confirm something.
Now there is already a rough picture on the paper — a stall; a few small circles — eggs; a few long squares— dead monsters; a handful of grass– vegetables…
=-= Xiao Hua’s painting skills seem to have not improved at all…
“I… am not strong enough, and Grandpa’s strength is also not much among the demons here. We can’t do this on our own. There are more than enough vegetables in our garden for us to eat, but we dare not sell them.”
Looking up at the demons present, Ji Huan said slowly, “Actually, I have been wanting to sell pumpkins for a long time.”
“Pumpkins can make one’s stomach full quickly in comparison to meat. For many demons that are not strong enough, it can almost replace food.” He glanced at the little grey devil.
“For demons who eat too much meat on a daily basis, it can supplement the various deficiencies in their diet. The simplest effect is that it can help with constipation.” Ji Huan glanced at Abu, who scratched his head and later grabbed another piece of the cooked pumpkin from the plate, stuffing it into his mouth.
“Pumpkins are also vegetables, but they are much easier to preserve than other vegetables. If they are not cut open, they can be stored for approximately two to four months.” Pumpkins that have been improved by Da Bai (?) can be stored for even a longer period of time in comparison to his previous world.
As he spoke, Ji Huan looked at Naji: “This way you won’t have to worry about the pumpkins getting spoiled if you can’t sell it for a while.”
Naji smiled foolishly.
“The most important thing——” Ji Huan lowered his head, and when he raised his head again, his clear black eyes seemed to be shining: “Pumpkins are relatively easy to grow. I can grow them here, and maybe it can also grow in other places of Yefar. Not only can pumpkins be eaten, but pumpkin vines can also be eaten, if one day pumpkins can grow everywhere in Yefar, there will be more things to eat for everyone.”
This last paragraph is the main reason why Ji Huan wanted to sell pumpkins in the first place.
Previously, he has seen where the little grey devil lived, and he has also seen how those weaker younger demons struggled to survive. Although this is one of Yefar’s survival rules, but——
Ji Huan is not a saint, and nor is he planning to develop agriculture in Yefar. He just wondered if there are more demons like the little grey devil, Abu, and Naji who could have a better life at a young age if they have more food.
And more people like Ji Huan and Grandpa who can also rely on pumpkins to get through their most difficult time.
In simple terms, Ji Huan’s idea is to add a variety of products to Naji’s stall, and in a profound sense, it is to enrich the variety of food of Yefar’s demons.
However, at this time, he didn’t know that one day in the future, the simple Chinese word “pumpkin” would become a word that every demon in Yefar could pronounce. They would grow everywhere in Yefar, and the pumpkins in Yefar grow the sweetest.
After thousands of years, Yefar would have another specialty except for criminals, i.e. “pumpkins”:
A sweet vegetable called “pumpkin”.
From vines to leaves, from melon skin to seeds, everything can be eaten. It is not delicate at all and can grow well even in dry and waterless weather of Yefar. Even harder melon skin can be hollowed out to serve as a rice bowl. All in all, it is very useful.
Just like the demons of Yefar.
This vegetable called pumpkin eventually became a specialty of Yefar, and it spread to every part of this world through Yefar, becoming a favourite vegetable of many demons.
For Ji Huan, the only vegetable he brought from his hometown firmly took root and sprouted in this world.
Just like their family.
However, that’s for later. At this time——
“I…I want to sell pumpkins!” Naji nodded firmly.
So, in the early stages, the products that are going to be sold at Naji’s stall are determined. Abu and the little grey devil will go with Naji to look for a stall tomorrow morning, while Ji Huan is responsible for inquiring from Adan. After confirming the location of the stall, Naji will go hunting.
But after everything is finalised, something still seems to be missing…
“I…I don’t…know how to calculate…” Naji weakly raised his paw.
Abu & Ji Huan & Hui: “…”
“And… what should I do when I need to go to… the toilet?” Naji asked weakly, well, it seems that he has also considered a lot from a practical perspective.
The former issue mentioned by Naji is very serious, while the latter… is also very serious.
With such a wide range of products, Naji definitely won’t be able to sell them all in a short while, and he can’t go to the bathroom with all the unsold goods on his back, but…you also can’t stop Naji from going to the bathroom.
“Oh my! Is there a shortage of manpower at Naji’s future stall? I can go and help!” Grandpa, who got up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, suddenly spoke up.
“Really, really?” Naji’s big eyes were sparkling.
“Hehe, anyway, besides hunting during the day, this old man only have to take care about his great-grandson~” Grandpa laughed.
So the first employee at Boss Naji’s stall was also confirmed.
This employee also brought a small follower – Hei Dan.
In the following time, Grandpa also sat next to them and listened to their plan. He didn’t make any comments, but just listened with a smile.
Hei Dan was also sleeping with drool all over his mouth. As long as he sleeps next to Grandpa and uncle with the light on, he would be fine.
After the clock in the house struck midnight, their discussion finally came to an end.
Abu’s platinum-blond long hair has also dried up by now. The washed hair feels good to touch.
“Goodbye.” Putting on their shoes, Abu, Naji and the Little Gray Devil waved to Ji Huan’s family.
“Hmm, I will see you tomorrow.” Ji Huan and Grandpa also waved their hands. Grandpa wanted to take care of Hei Dan on the table, while Ji Huan sent Abu and others out.
After arriving at the entrance of the alley, he said goodbye to Abu and the others again.
By the time he returned to the house, Grandpa had already put Hei Dan on his bed.
“He just wet his pants.” Grandpa pointed towards Hei Dan.
Hei Dan can now eat, drink and sleep. Usually, he hardly wakes up in the middle of the night. Today he ate too much.
“Okay, Grandpa, you go to bed too.” After taking a look at Hei Dan, who was sleeping soundly with his buttocks up, Ji Huan sent Grandpa out.
“Xiao Hua, aren’t you going to sleep?”
“Not yet, I need to install the computer. Adan gave me this old computer to practise typing. We will use computers for office work in the future. If I don’t know how to use the computers of this world, I won’t be able to work.”
“Oh oh! It’s good to use a computer! I heard that companies in big cities use computers for office work! Xiao Hua, you have to study hard!” Grandpa immediately remembered the urban romance drama he had watched before, where the elite office workers not only sit in the office, but also use computers!
“Hmm.” Ji Huan nodded again.
Both the big and small demons in the house were asleep. Ji Huan turned off the lights in the bedroom, except for a lamp on the desk. Then he struggled to install Adan’s computer, and waited for a long time after connecting it to power.
After a while, Ji Huan opened a document, picked up the computer tutorial that Adan had handed to him casually, and began to learn typing with difficulty.
That night, the sound of typing in Ji Huan’s bedroom rang for about an hour.
After an hour, Ji Huan turned off the computer, washed his face, brushed his teeth, and went to bed.
Ji Huan lives a very regular life. Even if his schedule was partially disrupted due to his friends’ visit, his daily study time is still fixed.
A night without dreams.
The next day, he told Adan about Naji’s work plan. Ji Huan thought that Adan might object to Naji’s work, but to his surprise, Adan laughed.
“That’s a good idea. You can just do this. If you need to rent a stall, come to me and I won’t charge you extravagantly.”
Ji Huan: “…” No extra charges = Discounts
Should I say Adan is indeed a demon of Yefar…huh?
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